RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUBORDINATIONS OF UTILITY INTERESTS FROM FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG NW 74 STREET FROM NW 87 AVENUE TO SR 826; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX FUNDS

Assistant County Attorney Henry Gillman read into the record the proposed resolution and noted the scrivener’s error, to correctly reflect SR 826 instead of SR 836.
Hearing no questions or comments, the Committee voted on the proposed resolution as corrected.

Office of the Chairperson

10/7/2013

Scrivener's Errors

10/8/2013

REPORT:

The memorandum and resolution incorrectly references 836, and it should read 826 throughout both documents.

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROVAL OF SUBORDINATIONS OF UTILITY INTERESTS FROM FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY, INC TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS ALONG NW 74 STREET FROM NW 87 AVENUE TO SR 826; AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF CHARTER COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX FUNDS

BODY

WHEREAS, this Board desires to accomplish the purposes outlined in the accompanying memorandum, a copy of which is incorporated herein by reference,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, that this Board approves Subordinations of Utility Interests from Florida Power and Light Company, Inc to Miami-Dade County in connection with the construction of roadway improvements along NW 74 Street from NW 87 Avenue to SR 826; and authorizes the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee to execute same on behalf of Miami-Dade County and to exercise all provisions contained therein; and authorizing the use of Charter County Transportation Surtax Funds.

Subject:
Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Subordinations of Utility Interests from Florida Power and Light Company,
Inc to Miami-Dade County in Connection with the Construction of Roadway Improvements Along NW 74 Street from NW
87 Avenue to SR 836; and Authorizing the Use of Charter County Transportation Surtax Funds

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) approve a resolution authorizing approval of Subordinations of Utility Interests from Florida Power and Light Company, Inc (FPL) to Miami-Dade County (County) in connection with the construction of the NW 74 Street project. The Public Works and Waste Management Department (PWWM) is proposing to provide the upfront funds from proceeds collected through the Charter County Transportation Surtax (Surtax), which will later be reimbursed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) pursuant to a Local Agency Program Agreement for the construction of roadway improvements along NW 74 Street from NW 87 Avenue to SR 826.

This item may only be considered by the BCC if the Citizens’ Independent Transportation Trust (CITT) has forwarded a recommendation to the BCC prior to the date scheduled for BCC consideration or forty-five (45) days have elapsed since the filing with the Clerk of the Board of this item. If the CITT has not forwarded a recommendation and forty-five (45) days have not elapsed since the filing of this item, I will request a withdrawal of this item.

Scope
The subject item is limited to five (5) parcels of land under FPL easement located in Jose “Pepe” Diaz’ Commission District 12.

Fiscal Impact/Funding Source
The County is fronting the necessary funds for the relocation of the FPL facilities; however, the full amount will be reimbursed by FDOT under a Local Agency Program Agreement presented for approval by the BCC under separate resolution. The County’s funding, estimated at $23,212.00, will be derived from Surtax funds. The funding index code for this project is CPEPTP61274S.

Track Record/Monitor
The implementing agency is the Miami-Dade County Public Works and Waste Management Department, and the Project Manager responsible for monitoring this project is Mr. Octavio Marin, P.E.

MANAGER'S BACKGROUND

Background
The proposed widening from five (5) to six (6) lanes of NW 74 Street from NW 87 Ave to Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) was approved under Resolution R-531-06. The widening of the roadway creates a conflict with FPL distribution facilities which will need to be relocated. FPL holds a compensable interest since a valid easement existed prior to FDOT obtaining the right-of-way for NW 74 Street.